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FOREST LAKE — Voters in the Forest Lake School District are asked for the second consecutive year to upgrade school buildings, this time via a two-tiered request totaling $161 million. The two bond questions Nov. 3 separate arts and athletics-related improvements from structural and safety upgrades, all together asking voters for

$27 million less than the $188 million proposal defeated in May of 2014. This time around, the annual tax impact on the owner of a median-valued house is significantly less than the jump proposed last year. District Finance Director Larry Martini explained that's partly because existing bonds have already been refinanced and partly due to the elimination of several items requested last year. Those include a new swimming pool, the move of

district offices and features including exterior site work, parking lot projects, a Lino Lakes Elementary classroom addition, improvements to the high school media center, skylights, lockers, a pole shed and auditorium dividers. District officials regrouped last spring after residents voted “No” on the $188 million by a 60 percent margin. The district then asked a task force of parents, residents and staffers to devise a feasible Plan B. The force

advised against expanding Century Junior High and FLAHS in favor of focusing on overall safety, security, ADA compliance, air quality and building integrity. It recommended a much lesser second question addressing arts and athletics improvements. According to the district, facilities are still in dire need of repair and renovation due to years of deferred maintenance from lack of taxpayer support. SEE TAX BUMP, PAGE 10

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‘YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, THE MUSICAL’

When: Oct. 22 through Nov. 15 Where: Lakeshore Players Theater, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Based on the 1974 Mel Brooks film. $18 to $23. Oct. 23 performance catered by Ingredients; Oct. 24 is pay-what-can; Oct. 31 is half price. Post-show discussion Nov. 1. Contact: LakeshorePlayers.org or 651-4295674.

‘PSYCHO BEACH PARTY’

When: Oct. 23-25 and Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Where: West Campus Theatre, Century College Details: $10 to $12. Zany send-up of old Gidget and Frankie and Annette beach party epics, plus suspense. PG-13.

When: Oct. 3-25 Where: St. Croix Festival Theatre, 210 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, Wis. Details: Classic farce about a theatre production featuring six actors, one stage manager, one stage hand, and one very tense director. $13.50 to $26. Contact: www.festivaltheatre.org or 715-4833387

CAPTAIN JACK (IMPERSONATOR CHRIS MISENER)

When: Noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 Where: Pinehaven Farm, 28186 Kettle River Blvd., Wyoming. Contact: www.pinehavenfarm.com or 651-462-1704.

HAUNTED TRAIL AT OJIKETA REGIONAL PARK

HAUNTED HAIRBALL

When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 Where: Tartan Park, 11455 20th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: Fundraiser for nonprofit Caring for Cats. Wear costumes. Games, auction, prizes, appetizers. All ages. Contact: Tickets at www.Caring-for-Cats.org.

'PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS: TECHNIQUES & THEORIES'

When: 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Johnsdale

gym, then offer kids opportunity to try out instruments. Costumes encouraged.

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TRUNKS ‘N TREATS

UN-SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY

When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Wildlife Science Center, 5463 W. Broadway Ave., Columbus. Details: Trick or treat trail, games, crafts, animal presentations. Wear costumes. $8 adults/$6 kids.

SPOOK-TACULAR FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY When: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Wyoming Library, 26855 Forest Blvd., Wyoming Details: Free. Games and crafts.

COMEDY SHOW

FLAHS SKI AND SNOWBOARD SWAP

TAMARACK TRICK-ORTREAT

in the valley When: Friday, Oct. 23 Where: Grand Banquet Hall, 301 Second St. S., Stillwater Details: Culinary students compete. $75 includes dinner, Dessert Dash, Wine Pull. Live auction. Benefits Valley Outreach. Contact: http://valleyoutreachmn.org

$7.50/child, $3.25/adult. Contact: RSVP to 651407-5350. Info: https:// parks.co.ramsey.mn.us

When: 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 23-24 and 30 Where: 27500 Kirby Ave. in Chisago City Details: Includes haunted house. For middle school ages and older. $3 to $5; bring food donation. Contact: 651-257-5464

Out SECOND ANNUAL FEED THE VALLEY COOK'S CHALLENGE.

Ski team. Contact: www.facebook.com/ForestLakeSkiSwap

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Laugh Your Ace Off Comedy Club at Running Aces, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Featuring Scott Long. $15 to $18. Contact: Tickets at door or www.runningacesharness.com. Info: 651-925-4600.

When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Forest Lake Area High School, 6101 Scandia Trail N. Details: New and used downhill and cross-country skis, snowboards, apparel, boots, poles. Benefits FLAHS Alpine

Paranormal Group makes third trip to investigate supernatural claims at the site, then gives presentation. Contact: www. wchsmn.org

RAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY

When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Around Stillwater Details: Some 400 volunteers rake more than 60 local yards. Contact: Sign up by Oct. 9 at www.CommunityThreadMN.org, or call 651-439-7434

ANNUAL TRICK-OR-TREATING-

When: Noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25 Where: Stillwater’s Main Street Details: Look for signs in participating merchants’ windows.

'BORN ON THE BAYOU" CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL TRIBUTE When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24

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When: 1 to 3 p.m.. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1965 E. County Road E., White Bear Lake. Details: Free. Trick or treating, food, costume contest, games, crafts, music Contact: 651-777-1107 or www.StStephenWBL.org.

‘HAUNTCERT’

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 Where: Forest Lake Area High School, 6101 Scandia Trail N. Details: FLAHS Cantorei, Sinfonia Orchestra and Symphonic Winds perform short concert of spooky tunes in main

10TH ANNUAL FESTA DI PASTA

When: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: First United Methodist Church, 813 Myrtle St. W., Stillwater Details: Youth serve authentic Italian-themed meal. $6 to $13. Country store, auction. Contact: 651-439-1880 or http://fumcstillwater. com

FOURTH ANNUAL AFTON TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Downtown Afton Details: Trick or treat through 15 stations in town. Non-scary pumpkin decorating, face painting, crafts, games, costume and “Scream for Ice Cream” contests. Geared toward kids 10 and younger. Contact: www.exploreafton.com

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER

When: Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fifth

‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’

When: 7 p.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, 7; 2 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 and 8. Where: FLAHS, 6101 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake Details: By FLAHS Theatre and Music departments. Wear

Oz costume for free concession. On Oct. 31, wear Halloween costume, bring food shelf donation and go trick or treating. Contact: 46 to $12. Tickets on site beforehand, or call 651-9828476 or stop by Activities Office.

SCARE IN WHITE BEAR 5K/KIDS’ FUN RUN

When: Area opens 5:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Where: Haunted (but torchlit) pathway at West Park, 4958 Lake St., White Bear Lake. Details: $20 to $ 50. Participants have fun dressing up. Contact: trifitnesswbl.com/as_scare-inwhite-bear.

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Halloween Parade When: 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 Where: Boutwells Landing Senior Living, 5600 Norwich Parkway, Oak Park Heights. Details: Hundreds of kids come to annual event for those 10 and younger. Donate to sponsor Rotary International Contact: www.stillwatersunriserotary.org.

When: 3 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township. Details: Start times every 20 minutes. Low-scare. Games, hand-pressed cider, animals, nature play area. Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, Wis. Details: With Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks. $15 to $22. Contact: 715-386-8409.

When: 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 Where: Early Childhood Family Education, 200 SW Fourth St. in Forest Lake Details: $10 per family. For ages 0-5. Contact: Register at www.communityed4u. org or 651-982-8300.

and Walnut in Stillwater Details: $3 to $7. Benefits congregation in Tanzania. Contact: Tickets at 651-439-5970.

FAMILY CONCERT 'TRICKS AND TREATS WITH THE MIGHTY ORGAN'

When: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi. Details: Organist Bill Chouinard, special lighting, effects. Costume parade, concessions. Freewill offering. Contact: www. saintandrews.org

Pines Community Church, 930 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi Details: Free, for parents with kids through grade 6. Giant box maze, food, games, prizes, photos. Costumes encouraged. Contact: 651-653-4950.

TRUNK OR TREAT

When: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fourth and Walnut, Stillwater Details: Decorations and treats in parking lot.

NOVEMBER MAHTOMEDI MUSIC FACULTY RECITAL

When: Oct. 31; 8:30 a.m. 10K and 10 a.m. 5K Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, C.R. 19 and C.R. 10 Details: Costumes encouraged. Chip-timed. $10 to $40. Also Dracula Dash for youth. Contact: www.frontrunnerusa.com

When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, Mahtomedi High School Details: Classical, jazz, and folk performed by soloists, duos and ensembles.Tickets $12 to $20. Proceeds support Kelly Spaulding Memorial Scholarships and school music programs. Contact: 651-269-9888 or wildwoodartistseries.com

'KIDS WORLD OF FUN'

STYLE SPEAKS VOLUMES

THE GREAT PUMPKIN CHASE

When: 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Where: Majestic

When: 11 a.m. Nov. 9 and 10 (identical events) Where: Reve Bistro &

Bar, 200 Chestnut St. E., Stillwater Details: $55. Stillwater Public Library Foundation fundraiser. Food, fashion, books. Modeling of men's and women's fashions by authors including Spike Carlsen, Kristi Belcamino, Mark Berriman, Ute Buehler, Diane Dettman, Peter Geye, Michele Hermansen, Sue Leaf and Kerstin March. Contact: www.stillwaterpubliclibraryfoundation.org

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM

When: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 11 Where: Stillwater Veterans Memorial, S. Third and Pine streets Details: Ceremony features American Legion, VFW Color Guard and guest speaker.

GAMMELGARDEN MUSEUM LUTFISK DINNER When: Nov. 19; seating times 11:30 a.m. and 1, 2:30, 4 and 5:30 p.m. Where 20880 Olinda Tr., Scandia Details: $18. Full meal including Swedish Meatballs at Elim Lutheran Church. Discount at Gammelgarden Butik. Contact: Tickets at 651-433-5053

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ITY ADMINISTRATOR MARK Sather announced recently that he is going to step down after 31 years from his position with the City of White Bear Lake. Mark has done a remarkable job with his conservative fiscal policies, careful staffing of his city departments, and a very resourceful person on city, county and state governing regulations and laws. What I have enjoyed about Mark is his respect of the First Amendment, the public’s right to know. He has been very open with the Press and has always taken time to explain the position of the council and his recommendations. As a result, we have a city with a remarkable, well maintained infrastructure, a strong police department, and an unusually clean city, thanks to the maintenance department. Mark, we wish you well in retirement. Your experience could be useful to many other communities in our great state. I’m sure Maureen will love to have you spend more time with her and the grandchildren. Thanks, Mark. I HAVE TO compliment Senator Bev Scalze, who represents District 42 in the Minnesota Senate. In a couple of paragraphs in her Legislature Lingo column in the September 8th edition of the Shoreview Press, she refers to Minnesota’s credit rating decline and points out the following. “To recover its triple-A rating, S&P said Minnesota needs to do three things for an extended period of time; produce structurally balanced budgets, avoid shifts, gimmicks and payment deferrals in the budget, and prevent the budget from growing unsustainably. I believe it is critical for our economy and budget that we do these things.” I clearly agree with Senator Scalze. She sounds more like a conservative than a liberal. That’s good. AS OUR COMMUNITIES age, city governments should make possible golf carts for transportation as long as they meet standards of directional signals, lights and seatbelts. It seems to be a very practical approach, especially when they are not traveling on state highways or freeways. WHILE I’M TALKING about roads, we took a recent drive around White Bear Lake when there was a hiking fundraiser. In the Dellwood area they had to put safety cones out in the highway because there was no bike path. It seems like there should be some solution like narrowing the highway and reducing the travel speed, thus giving space for a bike and walking path. Unfortunately, there must not be any rightaway remaining available to provide this path. It’s an area that is just not safe as is. I APPLAUD HARRY Melander of Mahtomedi, our area Met Council Representative, in taking the leadership for lake augmentation. At some point you have to move off center and take action. They’ve done their homework. Other lakes have water piped from the Mississippi River. I think we all should give them the encouragement they need. The money we are spending on litigation could be well put toward a pipeline and a water filtering system. As lake property values have dropped around White Bear Lake, so have real estate tax revenues which are then spread to everyone. With the low water affecting shallow areas, there is a lot of growth of cottonwood and willow trees. Some areas make it difficult to even see the lake from roads and bike paths. It’s probably time to revisit some of the past decisions of diverting water from the lake to storm sewers. - Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications The Lowdown is direct mailed through the US Postal Service for guaranteed delivery. The Lowdown is a continuation of the Forest Lake & St. Croix Valley Press. Mailed Subscription Rate: In county & zip code 55092: FREE Out of county: $26 for 6 mo.

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Wild River Trails

hen my buddy Jon “The Fish Whisperer” McCorckle and I were talking the other day, he mentioned he felt the need to go fishing. I thought he must be nuts. But then I realized he had a point, and it’s been bothering me just a little. This time of year when the guns of autumn are sounding off, my fishing poles are put away. I had all spring and summer to fish and when the hunting seasons are closed, I have all winter to ice fish. Case closed … not. Looking back at 53 years of hunting, I don’t think I would change much. I’ve hunted in all the places I’ve wanted to, except for elk hunting in Alaska. But for the most part my hunting bucket list is

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complete. My fi rst love was dogs and pheasants, and I’ve been in the Dakotas and Iowa back in the day when they led the nation in numbers of pheasants. Hard to fi nd a better place to hunt deer and ruffed grouse than Wisconsin, but I did hunt duck and grouse on Lake of the Woods Wood and the grouse numbers numbe were excepexcep tional. tional Every mornmorn ing I found them walkwalk ing on o top to of o

my m cabin ,or I would flush them down the driveway drivewa while going to and returning from a hunt. But each fall I fi nd mym self wondering wonderin for a few days about what I am a missing. Trout and salmon run up the Brule River Riv off Lake Superior; Superior fall salmon run up the Kewaunee River off Lake Michigan; and fishing can be gre great at the Root River down by Milwaukee. freshJon was thinking fres water fish like walleye o or sunfish. One time I did some walleye fishing up at duck camp on the St. Croix River, and I couldn’t couldn believe how golden those fall walleye were. My son Josh and I had a North Dakota duck hunt hun planned that would be

going on now. But he took a new job, losing his vacation time, so here I sit. Jon came back at me, reminding me of the best places in Wisconsin to hunt grouse that I haven’t hunted yet — places where people fly in from Europe to chase old ruff around with expensive break-action shotguns. A few are about an hour’s drive away. Jon and I have a trip planned to check them out, places he’s hunted for years, with the possibility of a so-called “grouse camp” the following weekend. My wife mentioned we are about out of venison and that I should get out into the tree stand and shoot a deer. My 7-yearold Brady said the same thing, “Shoot me some venison,” to which Nancee said she wanted three. Buddy Matt Pasche wants us to duck hunt on the Mississippi when the birds begin to pile up. The pheasant hunting season is opening soon, and I see lots of birds around. I am training a couple of young dogs, plus my buddy Donnie Ross wants me to take him and his boy Peter hunting pheasants at a game farm, and he’s going to buy all the birds. One of our dogs, Drake, is hunting waterfowl up in French River, Alberta, Canada. My buddy Ben Elfelt, the head guide there, has rented Drake the last two years to work for his guide service. He recently told me Gun Dog TV and the Outdoor Channel were up there fi lming, and that Drake was stealing the show. At age 8 Drake is retrieving 40 to 80 ducks and big geese per day over land and water. He has made several 200-yard blind retrieves. And people wonder why I am raising Labradingers. I have been hunting with them since 1974. I am sure glad I retired this year, because if I had to go to work I could never get half this stuff done. Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman living in Western Wisconsin. He can be reached at jamesbennett24@gmail.com

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Snow fans, unite: Used, new gear highlights Forest Lake event BY MICHELLE MIRON EDITOR

FOREST LAKE — What's been a Forest Lake staple for at least a decade, moving thousands of pieces of athletic gear and helping hundreds actually enjoy Minnesota winters? It's the FLAHS Ski and Snowboard Swap, set this year for Saturday, Oct. 24 at the school. On tap at the parent-organized fundraiser for Ranger Alpine ski teams will be new and used downhill and cross-country skis, snowboards, apparel, boots, poles, goggles, Alpine racing suits and related items, many at very affordable prices. Thanks in part to a mailing list of 380 addresses, the event has become popular enough that customers line up about a half hour early each year. Event co-chairwoman Susan Rodsjo estimated at least 200 would-be buyers show up each year, usually leaving with at least 1,000 items. “Most families leave with multiple items,” she said. “The snowboards go really fast, and kids' skis fly off the shelf. It's not a cheap sport — if it's something you love doing, it's very expensive to rent every time. This is also a great place for kids starting to get into Nordic and Alpine racing … or for junior high kids looking for gear for ski club.” The event also helps sellers make money as they set their own prices and pay a flat $5/perIF YOU GO son (along with commission of FLAHS Ski and 15 percent Snowboard Swap if their When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturmerchanday, Oct. 24 dise sells). Where: Forest Lake Area High In School, 6101 Scandia Trail N. Details: Sales of new and used general, according downhill and cross-country to Rodsjo, skis, snowboards, apparel, boots, poles. Benefits FLAHS virtually no merAlpine Ski team. Contact: www.facebook.com/ chandise is refused for ForestLakeSkiSwap the sales

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floor except for the old-style straight skis that have no curve. “Like any other used venue or garage sale, if a price is low enough it's very likely going to move – even offbeat things,” she said. Rodsjo, a volunteer for the past six years, said the event brings in thousands of dollars each year. Proceeds pay for matching team jackets, racing gates and the transportation, lift tickets, breakfast and other expenses related to the non-sanctioned meets that round out the competition schedule. The 60-worker team at the swap usually includes team members and parents who join the vendors of new gear selling their own products. Many will be on hand to share knowledge about the equipment with those new to the sports. “Parents who have been been buying skis for kids for seven years have gotten an understanding of how to fit boots and what length of ski to buy,” Rodsjo noted. Planning for the event often starts just after the previous year's swap. Fortunately, the group has become tight knit since winning the state meet for the first time ever last year (in 201314, the Rangers placed second). “We're all close, and I think that contributed to the fact we've done

Above, student helpers at a previous FLAHS ski and snowboard shop get ready to help customers. Below, a selection of ski boots from a previous swap.

so well the last couple years,” said Rodsjo, mom to team members Elli, a junior and 2015 grad Espen. “To have all the families involved in the swap since the beginning of the year really brings it together.” She said the buying and selling process has become efficient through the years. “There's definitely a mad rush through the door (after 8 a.m.), and a good crowd the fi rst hour,” she noted. “But I think it's pretty well organized, and there's a pretty clear path where to go.” At the end of the day, merchandise not picked up by the seller is donated to charity or saved for the next year's sale. The swap marks the only fundraiser

for the team other than the annual Forest Lake Winter Plunge and rewards for member purchases at Joe's Sporting Goods. “For this event, the community wants more information and is excited to come,” Rodsjo said. “I've seen people here from Wisconsin, Chisago Lakes, Stillwater, Hugo and White Bear … from the north and east metro and as far as St. Paul. I think we're the last (area) swap of the season.”

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THE COUNTY SKINNY •Washington County is likely to become under emergency quarantine for the emerald ash borer since the Minnesota Department of Agriculture found an adult insect and nearby tree tunneling at the St. Croix Rest Area on I-94. The quarantine would limit the movement of items that may be infested with EAB, including ash trees, ash tree limbs and all hardwood firewood. Info: www.mda.state.mn.us/eab. •Starting next month, Washington County will increase the hours of its Environmental Center, 4039 Cottage Grove Dr. in Woodbury, from 17 hours each week to 31 hours. The county has been collecting

household hazardous waste since 1989. In 2014, 37,323 participants delivered waste to the center, more than double the number in 2007. Info: 651-430-6655. •The county will receive a $226,600 grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for its “Toward Zero Deaths” program. Extra patrols will address DWI, distracted drivers, “move over” and seat belt enforcement. •Sharon Schwarze of Grant and Gerald Johnson of Stillwater join the Brown’s Creek Watershed District Board for terms expiring in 2018. Press release

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The Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce announces its 2015 Chamber Award Winners, selected by its 200 member businesses. •Business of the Year: Rapid Press Printing & Copy Center, Forest Lake(Stev Stegner, owner). •Nonprofit of the Year: Rotary Club of Forest Lake (Vince Stevens, president). •Business Advocate of the Year: Economic Development Authority of Forest Lake (Mayor Stev Stegner; Aaron Parrish, executive director) •Keep it Local Award: Big Apple Bagels, Forest Lake (Alex Bulmer, owner). •New Business of the Year: Express Employment Professionals, Forest Lake (Karl Amlie and Luke Sodergren, owners) •Business Innovation Award: Waldoch Custom Center, Columbus – Ford Transit Van Conversion (Don Waldoch, owner) •Chamber Volunteer of the Year: Nannette LaNasa, Rapid Press Printing & Copy Center •Community Volunteer of the Year: Rob Collins, Collins Law Office, P.A. (recognizing Collins' work in leading the Forest Lake Rotary Winter Plunge the past six years, helping raise $625,000 for local causes). •Executive Director’s Award: Famous Dave’s, Forest Lake (Joe Ross, general manager and Bob Miesner, community relations & catering manager).

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STILLWATER POLICE REPORTS • Tampering T i with ith a vehicle hi l was reported on Wildcrest Lane Oct. 5 • Threats were reported on Myrtle Street W. Oct. 15 • Criminal damage to property was reported at Diasorin Inc. on Northwestern Avenue Oct. 5 • A suicidal male was reported at Stillwater Residence on Olive Street W. Oct. 5 • An arrest warrant was addressed on St. Croix Trail N. in Oak Park Heights Oct. 5 • Second-degree burglary was reported on Timber Way Oct. 6 • Theft was reported at Lions Mane on Main Street S. Oct. 6 • Criminal damage to property was reported on Myrtle Street E. Oct. 7 • An unruly female was reported on Wilkins Street W. Oct. 8 • Assault was reported on Tuenge Drive Oct. 8 • An emotionally disturbed male was reported at Holiday on Highway 36 and Osgood Oct. 9 • Theft of

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STILLWATER — More than 60 people showed up to the Stillwater Library Oct. 12 to hear best-selling author Emily St. John Mandel discuss her dystopian novel “Station Eleven.” Mandel recently sold rights to the book to a firm owned by Stillwater native Scott Steindorff, now a Beverly Hills-based producer who plans to turn it into a movie and miniseries. Steindorff recently told The Lowdown the screenplay is underway and the project is set to start filming in March. “I don't understand how Hollywood works, and I'm not convinced it will ever be a film,” answered Mandel when asked about the project. “If it does I'm sure it will be very different from the book, and I'm fine with that.” The book won the Canadian Mandel science fiction’s prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award and a place on the short list for the 2015 National Book Award. Steindorff, whose successful projects include TV shows including NBC's “Las Vegas” and HBO's “Empire Falls,” called it “one of the best books of our time.” The plot involves a troupe of actors and musicians who form an erstwhile family after a swift virus kills most of humankind, eliminating technological advancements from the last century or so. They tour upper Michigan to perform as a way of sustaining a sense of humanity, encountering other pockets of humans who are sometimes welcoming and sometimes dangerous. The book does end on a hopeful note. “I feel like mayhem is not a sustainable way of life,” Mandel explained. “I think 15 or 20 years out, we'd be figuring out how to get it together. A new world and culture would begin to emerge.” Noting the Stillwater gig marked the 108th on her national press junket, the elegant and well-spoken Mandel (a former ballerina) discussed how she conceived of the book, talked about plot and character and read a particularly poetic passage. She then fielded questions from the audience and signed books.

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Among her points: •After her first three novels were categorized as “literary noir,” she opted for another genre. Her thought was to write on “What it means to devote your life to art,” incorporating some of the most “extraordinary and appalling” elements of the current world. •The original setting was not post-apocalyptic until she began to think about “This level of technology we have taken for granted more than in any other time in history.” •She set the book in Michigan partly she “fell in love” with Michigan after a recent vacation there. The setting worked because it has firm boundaries, is near her native Toronto and has plenty of the fresh water to which the troupe would be drawn, she said. •Mandel researched Shakespeare, a favorite writer, to learn about his life and work during the bubonic plague era. She also studied the history of pandemics, researched the realities of living off the grid and learned more about real-life survivalist techniques. •She noted many readers have called the plot unsettling. “There's a fear we still have that illness carries with it a terribly mystery

… we fear illness in ways we don't fear something that's likely to kill us. We don't always know why one person will get sick and one won't, but all of us are descended as survivors of one pandemic or another.” •She discussed theories about why people are drawn to apocalyptic stories, noting she's had “slightly morbid but interesting conversations” with readers. Answers have included an unconscious drive to destroy the inherently unfair world; unresolved fear about an uncertain world that includes climate change and worldwide violence; a longing for redemption (“If the world is remade, perhaps we might be too”) or the hope we might be among those stepping up for good. Her favorite theory? “We are drawn to because there are no more frontiers, and that's left us with a certain restlessness.” Mandel complimented the beauty of Stillwater and thanked her hosts including Library Director Lynne Bertalmio. Mandel's appearance was part of the fall series for Club Book, a free series of author appearances at metro-area libraries and community centers paid for through the state Legacy Fund.

COMMUNITY BITS & PIECES Out east • After a successful run of summer classes, the new Shire Literary Center in Stillwater kicks off at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 with a writing workshop and open house for sixth- through 12th-graders called “Under the Harvest Moon: The Art of Suspense and the Beginning of a Literary Center.” An open house follows. More youth writing classes start next month. Executive director is Stephani Halleen Atkins and programming director is Kim Roeschlein. Info: theshireonline.com or steph@ theshireonline.com. • The Marine-based documentary “Not Done Loving” is now available for viewing on youtube. com. The fi lm by local company Storyboard Films won the Viewer's Choice Award for Short Documentary at the Minneapolis/St. Paul Film Festival. • Washington County is likely to become under emergency quarantine for the emerald ash borer

since the Minnesota Department of Agriculture found an adult insect and nearby tree tunneling at the St. Croix Rest Area on I-94. The quarantine would limit the movement of items that may be infested with EAB, including ash trees, ash tree limbs and all hardwood fi rewood. Info: www. mda.state.mn.us/eab. • Applications are being accepted for volunteer openings on the city of Stillwater's Human Rights Commission, Downtown Parking Commission and Traffic Safety Review Committee. Applications are at City Hall. Info: www.ci.stillwater.mn.us or 651-430-8800. • The Stillwater American Legion, 103 S. Third St., holds a seafood and meat raffle starting at noon Sunday, Nov. 15.

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ual with intellectual or developmental disabilities who is an achieving, included member of the community. Crawford works at Achieve Services in Blaine, is a board member of Achieve Clean and visits legislators regularly to provide them with insight into the needs of a person with disabilities. • The Forest Lake Area Athletic Association holds its Second Annual SoftBOO softball tournament (a 12-team fundraiser for lights at Fenway Fields) on Saturday, Oct. 24. Info: dwigburk@gmail.com or 612-597-6302. • The Wyoming Public Library presents the following: - A free class by Mary Jo Meadow from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. The professor emerita of psychology discusses ghosts, auras and ESP. Register at 651-462-9001. -Spook-tacular Family Halloween Party for all ages from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Games and crafts.

GRANT — The city won't be governed by a charter. Nearly two-thirds of Grant voters last week rejected a proposed charter and disbanded the charter commission. The proposed charter, which would have served as a constitution for the city, was drafted by a commission comprised of judge-appointed citizens. A petition added a question to the Oct. 13 special election ballot giving voters the option to dismiss the commission if the charter didn't pass. Proponents of the charter contended that the document created additional protection to keep Grant rural and would provide citizens a greater voice in governing decisions. Opponents countered that no one within the city leadership wants development and doubted that the charter would do much to block any Metropolitan Council mandates. They also worried that the provisions allowing petitions to put almost any city issue to a citizen vote would lead to a disruptive number of low-turnout special elections. Turnout at the Oct. 13 special election was a little e over 59 percent. On the charter er question, 656 voters (36 percent) ent) were in support and 1,156 56 (64 percent) were opposed. The margin was a percent wider on the question to disband the charter commission: 1,182 (65 percent) were in favor and 626 (35 percent) were opposed. Kristine Goodrich rich

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WHITE BEAR LAKE —Several area business and property owners are being targeted by a serial lawsuit fi ler alleging their buildings aren't adequately accessible to people with disabilities. Among the approximately 100 lawsuits now fi led by an organization fronted by a Minneapolis attorney, at least five involve White Bear area businesses. The owner of pizza chain franchise in downtown White Bear Lake is being sued because of a step up to its front door. A White Bear Lake restaurant is fighting a suit claiming it doesn't have enough handicapped parking spaces. Two property owners and a liquor store owner in Willernie and a restaurant and property owner in Mahtomedi are being sued because they don't have a handicap parking space marked with a sign and paint in front of their buildings. The local and state chambers of commerce meanwhile are working to educate local business owners about accessibility laws and are lobbying to change the laws to protect business and property owners from lawsuits if they promptly correct any violations. Minneapolis attorney Paul Hansmeier is behind the flurry of lawsuits across Minnesota. The suits, fi led in both federal court and district courts, all claim lack of building accessibility violates the American Disabilities Act as well Minnesota human rights and anti-bias laws. The suits ask the court to award punitive damages and mandate that the access barrier be corrected. According to multiple news reports from across the state, Hansmeier offers business and property owners the option to pay a cash settlement instead of going to court. According to the response fi led by the attorney representing Bill Rust, Hansmeier demanded $3,500 from Rust to settle. Rust owns the Domino's in downtown White Bear Lake and in July was the fi rst area business owner to be sued. Rust is refuting the claim that the small step in front of the entrance to the Domino's violates federal and state laws. Rust did not return an invite to comment about his case by press time, nor did any other business owners or attorneys contacted by the Press. The parties that are being sued over handicapped parking spaces are: the owner of The Village Sports Bar property in White Bear Lake, the business and property owners of 4 Seasons Restaurant in Mahtomedi, the business at property owners of Wildwood Wine and Spirits in Willernie and the owner of the building that is occupied by Roma Restaurant and Wine Bar in Willernie. The lawsuits were fi led in August and September. In each of the cases fi led locally and across the state, the plaintiffs are one of a handful of individuals with disabilities and an organization named the Disability Support Alliance. Hansmeier is the plaintiff attorney in each case. Hansmeier and associates at a Chicago law fi rm previously have been sanctioned by federal judges for numerous lawsuits demanding cash settlements from men who allegedly downloaded copyrighted pornography. The White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce held an Oct. 1 presentation educating local business leaders about the disability access lawsuits and what they can do to protect themselves. Chamber leaders and partners are planning to hold a second similar session in coming weeks. “We support the Americans with Disabilities Act, but we want to protect our members against people who are taking advantage of that law to make money,” said White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tom Snell. Ben Gerber, an executive with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce who spoke at the Oct. 1 event, echoed Snell's endorsement of accessibility laws but concern over exploitation for financial gain. Given the complexity of the law, he recommended business owners consider investing in an access audit. Experts in disability access laws can be hired to survey properties and identify any areas of non-compliance. The state chamber is also lobbying for revisions to the laws to block these type of serial lawsuits, which also have occurred in other parts of the country. Gerber said his proposal is to require that before a lawsuit can proceed, businesses must be given opportunity to correct a violation. The state chamber is concentrating fi rst on lobbying for change to state disability law. Plaintiffs can be awarded damages only for state violations and not federal violations. Thus removing that financial incentive for plaintiffs would deter serial lawsuit fi lers in Minnesota, Gerber explained.

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The Village Sports bar is being sued, despite currently having three handicapped parking spaces.

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21 Health & Wellness Got knee pain? Back pain? Shoulder pain? Get a pain-relieving brace – little or no cost to you. Medicare patients call health hotline now! 800-755-6807

23 Free Items Free pick up for donated furniture/HH items to Church Store 651-430-0011 FREE WOOD CHIPS Can Deliver White Bear/Hugo only please! 651-426-8660 Free Wood Most cut in 4'-8' pieces. Will load. 651-429-1800

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Home/Business Cleaning

06 Tacoma Crew Cab V6 6sp manual 146k Ex cnd 651-253-6591

Housecleaning, exp'd reliable 651-426-3996

60 Boats & Motors 1996 SeaDoo jet boat $3000 Forest Lake 651-212-1435 Like new Vibo #2496 boat lift 2400lb capacity,tan canopy, Purchased 6/15/15 asking $3100 pick up only 651-755-3330

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Customer Service RepsCall Center Finally a career that offers variety, flexibility and growth! Time Communications, an Arvig owned company, is hiring Customer Service Representatives.

Full time and part time schedules available. Office and work-at-home opportunities! To learn more and to apply, visit us online at www.timecommunications.biz/careers!

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EOE

Trailers

Little Red Pen Publishing, LLC Professional technical and literary editing

Self-publishing? We can help.

Cars 2012 Ford Mustang GT, convertible, candy red, 6sp manuel 31k mi, navig. $25,400 651-770-7190

littleredpen@comcast.net www.littleredpenpublishing.com P.O. Box 593, Hugo, MN 55038 • (651) 503-3522

Vehicles Wanted

Selling your Home? Need help checking off the little things the Real Estate Agent gave you? I can help! Organize inside, trim up the outside $30/hr + materials 651-270-2880

DJ's Auto's $100 and UP! for junk vehicles 651-964-9324

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CADI FLEETWOOD 1994 BROUGHAM Extra clean $3500 651-439-7218

JUNKERS WANTED! Cash Paid Free towing Call RANDY

651-462-5513

55 Motorcycles 2005 Harley Davidson custom white,ex cond low miles,$5500 651-481-8760

57 Snowmobiles Polaris XC 120 Youth Snowmobile, mint condition, red, 4 stroke engine, no mixing of oil and gas. $1425 612-599-1729

START YOUR MEDICAL CAREER WITH US! We have FT/PT Direct Support Staff openings in Shoreview, Forest Lake, Stillwater, Maplewood and North St. Paul. Responsibilities: support individuals with activities of daily living, teach independence, be a role model, and provide personal and medical cares. Paid Training, Beneﬁts, 401(k), and internal growth opportunities!

Hauling/Moving FREE scrap metal appliance pick up 651-329-0815

105 Painting SEMI-Retired Painter,

Drywall, Plaster. Repair Experts (Since 1971) 651-636-7366

106 Home Improvement A HANDYMAN Lrg & sm jobs 651-407-0370

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Custodian-Full Time 2nd Shift Custodian: 8hrs/day, 260 days/year, 3 PM-11:30 PM, Mon thru Fri, $21.09 + shift pay +license pay + paid benefits, beginning December, 2015. Experience with electrical, plumbing, AC, carpentry, energy management systems is helpful with a boilers license preferred. Centennial School District No. 12, Circle Pines, MN. Applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on “Employment” at the top right of the page. Applications must be received by 10/30/15. Drivers-LINSMEIER TRUCKING a MN based company is now hiring Company Drivers to pull hopper bottom in the upper midwest. Home weekends. Call 320-382-6644

L&D RNs BIRTH CENTER Join Lakeview Hospital, a market leader in providing the best patient care experience in the Twin Cities metro area, and the recipient of the national 2014 Women’s Choice Award! We have exciting new opportunities for RNs to work in our Birth Center/ Women’s Center, part-time on our night shift. Preferred candidates will have labor and delivery experience. Our Women’s Center includes both a Birth Center and a Surgical Unit for Women. The Birth Center includes Neonatal Nurse Practitioners staffed 24/7, private LDRP birthing suites, a fully-equipped cesarean birthing suite, a water birth option, a Level II Nursery, and integrative therapies such as aromatherapy, massage and relaxation. We offer market competitive pay, excellent benefits and an award winning team to work with! To view and apply for this job visit our website at www.lakeviewhealth.org. 927 West Churchill St. Stillwater. MN 55082 www.lakeviewhealth.org

Finish carpenter,home repairs 651-356-2587 Handyman Services Call Rich @ 651-587-2063

EOE/AA Employer

Debt Collections Representative CU Recovery in Wyoming is looking for Collections Representatives. You must be a customer service oriented team player with experience in collections or customer service; possess a client service attitude, and a strong work ethic. Excellent communication, listening, and negotiation skills are paramount to this position. Additional requirements of the Collections role include: High school diploma or GED, basic keyboarding skills, organization and problem solving skills. Experience in debt collection is preferred, but not required. Please forward your resume to: Mari Gordon, CU Recovery, Inc., 26263 Forest Blvd., Wyoming, MN 55092 or email: marig@curecovery.com.

For requirements and to apply online, visit www.dungarvin.com. Apply to requisition number 15-0337. AA/EOE

READ THEN RECYCLE!

50 2012 H&H encl. Trailer 7x16 CA series dual axle elec brakes, $3999 651-528-7375

NOW HIRING

The Hampton Inn & Suites is looking for full time housekeeping attendants Some requirements for this position include the ability to lift, bend, and remain on one's feet for an extended period of time. Full time employee benefits include, medical, dental, 401K, vacation and holiday. Shifts start at 8am, out time depends on hotel occupancy. Apply within at 579 Apollo Drive, Lino Lakes or email your resume to mspll_hampton_suites@hilton.com

Make a difference in the life of a child!

KinderGardens Child Development Center is a state of the art 10,000 square foot facility located in Hugo MN. We are looking for nurturing, creative and energetic Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Aides to be a part of our team. Both part-time and full-time positions available. For more information call 651-204-5101 or email brittney@kindergardenskids.com classiﬁed@presspubs.com

Interested in a fast-paced job with career advancement opportunities?

Join the FedEx Ground Team as a Package Handler. Qualiﬁcations: • Must be at least 18 years of age • No experience needed • Must be able to load, unload and sort packages, as well as perform other related duties All interested individuals must attend a sort observation at one of our facilities prior to applying for the package handler position.

FT & PT PACKAGE HANDLERS Available Shifts

St. Paul – Mahtomedi 7 Long Lake Rd. Mahtomedi, MN 55115 (Hwy 694 & Century Ave)

Monday – Friday Day: 2:30pm-6:00pm $12.50/ hr. Twi: 7:00pm-11:00pm $12.50/ hr. Mid: 11:30pm-3:30am $14.00/ hr. Tuesday- Saturday Pre: 3:00am-7:00am

$14.00/ hr.

Pay Increase/New Rates!

HIRING EVENTS For more information, or to register for a sort observation, please go to:

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HIRING EVENT Tuesday, October 13th 20th 9:00am – 4:00pm

St. Paul – Mahtomedi FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity/afﬁrmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/ Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce.

7 Long Lake Rd. Mahtomedi, MN 55115 (Hwy 694 & Century Ave)

Stop in or Register at www.watchasort.com

HIRING EVENT – FREE LUNCH! 24th Saturday, October 17th 10:00am – 1:00pm Come Hungry!

St. Paul – Mahtomedi 7 Long Lake Rd. Mahtomedi, MN 55115 (Hwy 694 & Century Ave)

Stop in or Register at www.watchasort.com

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Snow Removal

Driver Schwieters Co. Inc. is looking for a millwork driver in Hugo, MN.

PT Flex positions for men & women

No. Sub. Locations

A valid driver's license Good driving record Ability to lift 100 lbs at times Customer service focused Must be reliable

$15-$17 per hour Paid within 3 days

Call Bill @ 651-490-9755 amilawn@aol.com

No CDL required

Cornerstone Early Learning Center in Hugo has immediate openings for full and part time

Great Benefits! Please Call Tracey at 651-407-1618 or e-mail tracey@schwi eterscompanies.com

Assistant Teachers and Aides

HEALTH CLINICIANS Student health services in an elementary school or high school beginning as soon as possible. Varied hours per day and days per year, $20.36/hr. Must have an LPN license with an RN license preferred. Recent proven successful experience preferred. Applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on “Employment” at the top of the page. All applications must be received by 10/30/15. EOE

Go to www. cornerstonehugo.org for application or contact Director Kristin Mantey at kristinmantey@ cornerstonehugo.org or 651.444.1144

Class A CDL Regional/OTR Flat Bed Drivers needed. Flat bed drivers home weekends. Min.1 yr. Exp. Preferred. Will consider new CDL Drivers. Commercial Transload of Minnesota Trucklines, Inc. 7151 University Ave. Fridley, MN 55432. psandmann@ctmtruck.com fax: 763-571-9549 or call: 763-571-9508 ask for Pete or Chris

Community Living Options Now Hiring Part time RN for our Group home in South Washington County in the Stillwater, Lakeland and Maplewood areas. Experience in geriatric care preferred Must be current on RN license and familiar with State licensing and regulations pertaining to assisted living. To apply send resume to Carla Fatland by fax 320-629-1214 or via email: program.director@ clomail.com

Full Time

Rita's Italian Ice now hiring FT & PT avail. Apply in person at Lucky's Station. 1750 Greely St. Stillwater. Opening soon.

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Driver river -

Wise Drivers Choose Wiseway! Currently hiring for Class A

Local, Regional and OTR Drivers TELLER WANTED Landmark Community Bank has immediate opening for a part-time teller for North Oaks branch, experience pref. Travel to other branches as necessary. Send resume to: HR Manager, Landmark Community Bank, 711 Sixth Ave NE, Isanti, MN 55040, Fax: 763-444-9289 or email to hr@ landmark-bank.net.

Competitive wage, benefit & bonus pkg. Must have 1 year recent trac/trlr exp, good MVR and stable work history.

Call Cyndee 800-876-1660 ext. 177 or apply online at www.wiseway.com

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Boutiques

Dish Network. Get more for less! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months), plus bundle & save (Fast Internet for $15 more/month.) Call now 800-297-8706

JEWELRY, LINENS & COLLECTIBLES SALE OCT 24-25 Sat Noon-6:00 pm Sun 8 am-12:30 pm Jewelry - used & next to new necklaces earrings, pins & more. Collectibles, religious items vintage & handmade linens. St. Odilia Catholic Church Gym 3495 N. Victoria St. Shoreview 651-484-6681 www.stodilia.org

Rentals/ Commercial

Roll top desk/chair $425, chopping block $425 , 2 large cabinets $65/ea,3 tall Ikea bookshelves $40/ea, Ikea shelving unit $40 Rubbermaid lrg storag cabinet $40,leather recliner $75, elec Toro lawnmower $120 vanity dresser w/mirror $25,leather chair $60, 651-402-2624

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1 day per week up to 7 hrs per day. Consistent route dropping papers to local businesses in the Stillwater/Lake Elmo area $7.50-$8.50 per hour. Must have clean driving record. Call 651-407-1246. Please leave a message or email circ@presspubs.com Press Publications 4779 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Part time – 0.5 FTE (40 hours a pay period). Hours will vary, Sunday – Saturday. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Apply on line at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org Or email resume to hr@fl-hs.org FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

“MINNESOTA EXPOSED” is now available! This bathroom humor book contains insights into the passive-aggressive communication style of Minnesotans. Visit www. MinnesotaNiceMojo .com to order one today! Sell Your Structured Settlement or annuity payments for CASH NOW. You don't have to wait for your future payments any longer! Call 800-218-8581

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Snowblowers

Musical Instruments

House Cleaning/ yard work/ errands, reasonable rates call Tim 651-323-7045

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E.S. Tech

Donate your car, truck or boat to Heritage for the Blind. Free 3 day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of. 800-439-1735

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Wood Burning Stove $75 612-749-1657

PT Direct Support Professional positions available WBL & Hugo group homes w/ men or women! Exp. preferred. M/H valid MN DL, clean driving record, proof of ins & pass background check. Call Carrie for info (651) 426-3517. $1000 Retention BONUS offered!

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NOW HIRING company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now!!! Hibb's & Co. 763/389-0610

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Van Delivery Driver Tool Repair Technician Must be mechanically inclined and detail oriented. Responsibilities include repair of pneumatic and electric tools, compressors, parts inventory and general shop upkeep. Benefits available and training provided. Pay based on qualifications. Send resume to: Air King Fastening, 3537 88th Ave. NE, Circle Pines, MN 55014 or pick up job application.

Wilkerson Guthmann, a CPA firm in Scandia, MN is hiring for an administrative support position. Position is seasonal from January 1-April 15; with a flexible schedule of approximately 20 hours per week. Salary negotiable. Please email resume to hire@ wilkersoncpa.com

MANAGER for central newspaper printing plant. Experience with direct-to-plate systems preferred. Management and other web fed press experience helpful. Email: jquinco @runestone.net by October 30, 2015.

Drivers- Looking for O/Operators and Drivers to pull our trailer or yours. Also have lease purchase available. We offer excellent revenue, miles, FCFS dispatch, weekly settlements, direct deposit, home time. Call Recruiting: 800-845-5838

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Pets/Supplies Pet Sitting/ Boarding/Walking ADVENTURE DOGS

Birchwood 651-214-1863

2011Toro Snowblower Mod # 38614, 6.5 HP elect. start $650 cash only. 651-426-3846

358 Firewood Dry split oak full cord delivered. $375 smaller quantities avail. 651-746-9454 Dry,Oak,mix FP/Cord $125 651-336-7790 Firewood 4'x8'x16'' $120 pickup $150 delv'd 651-755-0759 Oak firewood $150 /stove cord delivered. $90 you pick up. 20 mi. radius of Forest LK 651-214-7553

Kimball Piano Good cond. $200 651-230-1218 Nice Sojin Piano $500 651-354-6078

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Kids/Baby

5-Drawer Dresser Wood. gd cond. 651-230-1218

Land of Nod/Pottery Barn Kid's Table, 2 sets of legs for adjustable height, perfect for legos and trains. $60 612-599-1729

Oct. 22nd - Oct. 24th Designer Jewelry, Handcrafted Gifts, Christmas Decor & SO MUCH MORE!

Furniture Set: Futon, Sofa,Chair & Table $175 612-749-1657

Ordway 2nd Row A Chorus Line 2/20/16 2x$95 651-762-8042

Buy & Sell Old Records Vinyl, LPs 45s,Cassettes,stereos CDs Go Johnny Go 4775 Banning Av White Bear Lake M-F 1-8 Sat 10-4 612-735-1643

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452 Rentals/ Residential 2br rambler,single car gar, Ref's,$1200m+uti 4843 Karen Place, WBL 612-325-4098 651-271-3176 no cats, small dogs ok 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Big 2 Car Attached Garage,New appliances including Washer & Dryer. Hard wood floors, Granite Counter tops $1,725/mo. No smoking, pets extra. Call for a showing Bill 612-590-1110 STW Lrg 1Br, 1Ba apt Gar, W/D, Appl, Furn Hwd Floors, NS NP, priv entrance Ref+Dep 651-439-3413

Sales

Boutiques

HOLIDAY SALE

Miscellaneous

WBL 1871 Webber St 10/23; 8-6, 10/24; 8-3 Furniture and Misc.

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Flowered Sofa & Chair $25/bo 612-749-1657

Home Stagers refreshing inventory! Used furn, art, acc at wrhs sale. 10/24, 9-1, 2360 Cty Rd J, WBT

RECYCLE RECYCLE RECYCLE RECYCLE RECYCLE

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Couch and Loveseat, tan leather, gd.cond. $75. 651-230-1218

404 Garage Sales

Commercial space for rent downtown White Bear Call for details 651-429-5770

Thursday 9-8 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1

2559 Sumac Circle WBL, MN

407 Estate Sales NORTH OAKS ESTATE SALE Thurs. 10/29, 10-4 Fri. 10/30, 10-4 Sat. 10/31, 10-2 Newer leather sofa, loveseat and chair Queen bedroom set, dresser /mirror Baby Grand Piano (Sojin), 4 piece queen bedroom set. Dining room table, 6 chairs, china cabinet and server Wicker settees, Cocktail table with storage, recliners, lamps, bookcases Bench & hall tree, area rugs, 12 place set china, kitchen items, 2 piece desk and office chair, 46” TV, Samsung, yard items, Men's & women's clothing, Eclipse “stepper” Tools & much more. Shoes off, please Call for directions starting Tues. 10/27 651-429-4068 651-646-2611 Numbs.Thurs 9am Judy King Sales

454 Storage Rent Pole Shed 24'x48' 651-429-2402

501 Real Estate Wanted Family of four in search of residence in Mahtomedi School District (#832) 3-BR, 2-BA, We have a budget of approximately $300k 763-229-0551

502 Real Estate For Sale by Owner Mahtomedi Schools! To settle estate. Charming vintage home. 2 BDR. 1Bath in established neighborhood. Walkout basement. Huge park-like yard. Great for gardening and kids.$169,900 No CFD or agents. 605-389-6266

PHONE: 651-407-1221 | E-MAIL: callaspecialist@presspubs.com

Advanced Healing Arts

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YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SERVICES

Meet Your Specialist

Heather Peterson is a Certified Reiki Master Teacher and has opened her new business, Be the Light. Be the Light is available to all who have a desire to learn how to improve their health, well-being & spiritual lives. Heather creates transforming experiences for people using Reiki, meditation, chakra work, healing stones, crystal, herbs & incense. She also provides custom jewelry/gifts, tarot spiritual readings, essential oils & selfcare practices.

E-mail Jill at callaspecialist@ presspub.com

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Call Heather @ 651-442-7107

You will find Heather weekly under “Advanced Healing Arts.”

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Auto Repair

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Over heard Students from Stillwater's Su SUBMIT TED PHOTO nn safety by mem bers of the Still y Hill Preschool were taught ﬁre water Fire Depa rtment Oct. 13 .

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The Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Greater Midwest Realty in Forest Lake.

•The heaviest pumpkin recorded in North American history, weighing 2,185 pounds, won the contest at the Harvest Fest in Stillwater Oct. 10. The top 10 heaviest pumpkins combined at the event also set a world record at 18,018 pounds. •The Gateway Trailside food truck on the Browns Creek Trail is closed for the season but will re-open next spring. •Two area pumpkin packages made it onto the top 11 list by KARE 11 Facebook fans: Pinehaven in Wyoming (No. 3) and Country Sun Farm in Lake Elmo (No. 7). •SAHS's Cutaway Productions posted on YouTube a video of the Patriot Day tribute at the Sept. 11 Ponies football game. Check it out under "9:11 football." •Stillwater Junior High science teacher and varsity tennis coach Dave Kahl was recently featured on WCCO for helping save a man's life. Kahl performed CPR on the man last summer after he collapsed on the tennis court at Lifetime Fitness in White Bear Lake. •Local singing trio Redpath holds a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at Gethsemane Church, 2410 Stillwater Road E. in Maplewood. Tickets are $10 to $15 at redpathonline.com or 651-329-7439 •Homemade mulled apple cider is back at Chilkoot Cafe and Cyclery in Stillwater. •A proposed new cemetery in Lake Elmo has been nixed by the City Council. Local resident Lee Rossow wished to create a 10-acre burial space and columbarium at 50th and Lake Elmo Avenue, but area residents were concerned about commercial activity in the largely residential neighborhood. •The new JX Event Venue in Stillwater will offer BYOB. •The owners of Gammy and Gumpy's toy store in downtown Stillwater plan an indoor playground and small events center next to their store in January.

•The Forest Lake VFW. 556 SW 12th St. in Forest Lake, holds a Kids Halloween Party from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Booya is also served starting at noon. •The Family Pathways Bail or Jail Event is from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 at Famous Dave's, 43 19th St. SW in Forest Lake. Locals will be “arrested” and must pay “bail” in the way of donations to Family Pathways food shelves. Prizes, free food. •The Stillwater Area Foundation accepts $5,000 grant applications this year from nonprofit social service organizations within the greater Stillwater area. Info: www.stillwaterareafoundation.org. •Stillwater Mainstreet IBA offers trick or treating on Main Street in Stillwater Oct. 24-25. Participating businesses will have signs in their windows.

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the St. Croix Yacht On Oct. 15 representatives from reach food shelf Out ey Vall the to Club dropped off raised at three d the $1,293 and 85 pounds of foo club events.

Fellow Boy Scou SUBMIT TED PHOTO ts and friends in Stillwater ar rallying to supp e ort and raise m edical funds fo their 11-year-ol r d friend Danny Valerius, who is struggling with leukemia. A pa nc was Oct. 19 an d a walk in Dann ake breakfast y's honor is at p.m. Sunday, Oc 1 t. 25 at Valley View Park in Oa Park Heights. k

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Lake Pepin Winery - Lake City Cannon River Winery Blue Door Inn Cannon Falls - Alma Chankaska Creek Danzinger Vineyards Salem Glen Winery Ranch & Winery - Alma Rochester Kasota

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